Midea M9
No store we follow ships this model to the United States. This page says what it can do, and which similar robots you can buy here.
Who it suits
Good for
- Rugs and carpet: lifts the mop 0.4 in (10 mm)
- Clutter on the floor: 3D sensor detects obstacles
Not for
- Upkeep: no station that empties the bin
- Low furniture: 3.8 in (9.7 cm) tall
From the facts the maker states, by the rules of our advisor.
Before you buy, compare it with 2 recommended alternatives
No store here sells this model today, so beside it the highest-scored model with the same kind of station that one does, and the cheapest of the top 10.
Green is the best of these 3, also when they share the lead.
| This model Midea M9 Best on 2 facts | Highest score here Roborock Q7 L5 Best on 5 facts | Cheapest of the top 10 iRobot Roomba 105 Combo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most important facts | |||
| The lowest price today at a store that ships to you, shipping included. A price with an asterisk comes from a store abroad, and its shipping cost is our own estimate. Lowest price | – | $139Roborock (brand store) best | $169iRobot (brand store) |
| Our own score out of 10: 60% test-site results, 25% store ratings and 15% the maker’s facts. Price does not count. Score | not in our ranking | best | |
| The average of the stars buyers give at the stores, with the number of reviews behind it. We only compare it from 20 reviews. Customer rating | – | – | – |
| The test sites that have tested this model, each linked to its own review. Tests | – | Vacuum Wars | Just A Dad Approved |
| Suction in pascal, as the maker measures it. More pascal helps on carpet, but it says little about how well the robot picks grit off a hard floor. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| 4,000 Pa | 8,000 Pa best | 7,000 Pa |
| How long the robot cleans on one charge, at its quietest setting. After that it recharges and carries on where it stopped. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| 90 min | 180 min best | 120 min |
| The highest threshold the robot takes, as the maker states it. Measure your own: the step into a bathroom or onto a balcony is often higher. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| – | 0.8 in (20 mm) | 0.8 in (20 mm) |
| How tall the robot is. It decides whether it fits under your sofa, bed or cabinet. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| 3.8 in (9.7 cm) best | 3.9 in (9.9 cm) | 4.1 in (10.4 cm) |
| How far the robot lifts the mop when it drives onto a carpet. From about 0.4 in (10 mm) a medium pile stays dry. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| 0.4 in (10 mm) best | no | – |
Facts as the maker states them. A dash means the maker does not name it. Each model’s page gives the source of every fact. Noise is the maker’s own figure, so we do not judge it, and a customer rating only counts from 20 reviews.
Midea M9 specifications
The numbers that matter first, then every fact by group. As published by the maker or the store we read it from.
Dimensionsrobot and dock
From the published dimensions. The robot passes under furniture with 3.9 in of clearance or more.
Suction and brushes 1 fact
- Suction power
Among the models we track
4,000 Pa on this model
Lowest
450 Pa Highest
42,000 Pa Middle
6,000 PaLower than 664 of the 1015 models we track.
When it matters
- Deep-pile carpet and rugs, where dust sinks in.
- Pet hair, sand and crumbs trodden into fibers.
When it matters less
- On hard floors the gain from a higher figure is small: the dust lies on top.
Source: web.archive.org · checked on Nov 3
Suction in pascal, as the maker measures it. More pascal helps on carpet, but it says little about how well the robot picks grit off a hard floor.
- 4,000 Pa
Mopping 3 facts
- Mop type
When it matters
- Homes with a lot of hard floor that you want mopped, not just wiped.
- Dried-on dirt in a kitchen, which spinning pads or a roller scrub off better than a dragged cloth.
When it matters less
- If you only vacuum, the mop’s build decides nothing.
Source: web.archive.org · checked on Nov 3
How the mop is built: flat pads, a vibrating pad, two spinning discs or a roller. Discs press harder on dried-on dirt, a roller rinses itself while it works.
- flat pad
- Mop lift on carpet
Among the models we track
0.4 in (10 mm) on this model
Lowest
0.2 in (5 mm) Highest
1.2 in (30 mm) Middle
0.4 in (10.5 mm)Lower than 153 of the 299 models we track.
When it matters
- Homes with rugs and hard floors side by side.
- Mopping without the robot leaving the rugs damp.
When it matters less
- Without rugs the mop never has to lift.
Source: web.archive.org · checked on Nov 3
How far the robot lifts the mop when it drives onto a carpet. From about 0.4 in (10 mm) a medium pile stays dry.
- 0.4 in (10 mm)
- Water tank in the robot
When it matters
- Large hard floors mopped in one go.
- A robot whose dock does not refill it during a run.
When it matters less
- With a dock that refills the robot during the run, the tank’s size hardly matters.
Source: web.archive.org · checked on Nov 3
How much clean water the robot carries. It sets how long it mops before a refill, which a dock does by itself.
- 220 ml
Navigation and obstacles 2 facts
- Navigation
When it matters
- Several rooms, where a map lets you send the robot to one of them.
- Cleaning in the dark, which lidar does and a camera alone does not.
When it matters less
- In one open room even simple navigation covers the floor.
Source: web.archive.org · checked on Nov 3
How the robot maps your home and follows that map. Lidar measures with a laser and works in the dark, a camera looks along and recognizes more.
- LiDAR turret
- Obstacle avoidance
When it matters
- Cables, socks and toys left on the floor.
- Pets, whose accidents a robot should steer around.
When it matters less
- In a home that is tidied before each run it matters less.
Source: web.archive.org · checked on Nov 3
How the robot sees loose things on the floor, such as cables, socks or a pet accident. A camera with depth sensing sees more than a bumper that reacts on contact.
- 3D sensor (structured light)
Robot 4 facts
- Robot height
Among the models we track
3.8 in (9.7 cm) on this model
Lowest
2.2 in (5.6 cm) Highest
14.2 in (36.1 cm) Middle
3.7 in (9.5 cm)Higher than 656 of the 1087 models we track.
When it matters
- Sofas, beds and cabinets with little room underneath.
- Dust that gathers under furniture you never move.
When it matters less
- With furniture on high legs or flat on the floor it decides nothing.
Source: web.archive.org · checked on Nov 3
How tall the robot is. It decides whether it fits under your sofa, bed or cabinet.
- 3.8 in (9.7 cm)
- Robot diameter
When it matters
- Dining chairs and tables with legs close together.
- Narrow gaps between furniture and walls.
When it matters less
- In a room with little furniture the robot’s width decides little.
Source: web.archive.org · checked on Nov 3
How wide the robot is. Narrower gets between chair legs more easily, wider usually means a bigger dust bin.
- 13.8 in (35 cm)
- Robot weight
When it matters
- Carrying the robot up and down the stairs to clean another floor.
- A home on several floors with one robot for all of them.
When it matters less
- If it stays on one floor, its weight does not matter.
Source: web.archive.org · checked on Nov 3
What the robot weighs. It counts most if you carry it up a staircase every day.
- 10.6 lb (4.8 kg)
- Dust bin in the robot
When it matters
- A robot without a self-emptying dock, which you empty by hand.
- Pets and long hair, which fill a small bin within one run.
When it matters less
- With a self-emptying dock the bin is emptied after every run, so its size hardly matters.
Source: web.archive.org · checked on Nov 3
How much dust the robot holds before you empty it. It matters less with a self-emptying dock, which empties the bin after every run.
- 250 ml
Battery 2 facts
- Battery capacity
Source: web.archive.org · checked on Nov 3
The capacity of the battery. It hints at the runtime, but how much the robot draws counts just as much.
- 5,200 mAh
- Runtime per charge
Among the models we track
90 min on this model
Lowest
40 min Highest
360 min Middle
150 minLower than 1023 of the 1121 models we track.
When it matters
- Large homes or several floors cleaned in one go.
- Carpet, where the robot uses more power.
When it matters less
- In a small home most robots finish well before the battery runs low.
Source: web.archive.org · checked on Nov 3
How long the robot cleans on one charge, at its quietest setting. After that it recharges and carries on where it stopped.
- 90 min
Smart features and warranty 1 fact
- Wi-Fi band
When it matters
- A router that only offers one network for 2.4 and 5 GHz together.
- Weak wifi in parts of the home.
When it matters less
- If your router has a 2.4 GHz network, any robot connects.
Source: web.archive.org · checked on Nov 3
Which Wi-Fi the robot connects to. Many robots only use 2.4 GHz, so check that your router still broadcasts it.
- 2.4 GHz
Sources: web.archive.org
Frequently asked questions about the Midea M9
Can the Midea M9 mop?
Yes, with a flat mop cloth under the robot.
Does the Midea M9 fit under low furniture?
The robot is 3.8 in (9.7 cm) tall, so it fits under furniture with at least 3.9 in of clearance.
How long does the Midea M9 run on one charge?
90 minutes on its quietest setting.
Does the Midea M9 lift its mop on carpet?
Yes, it lifts the mop 0.4 in (10 mm) as soon as it drives onto carpet.
The maker
Midea
- Headquarters: China
- Founded in 1968
Midea is a global technology group founded in 1968, with businesses in smart home, industrial technology, building technologies, robotics and automation, energy, healthcare and smart logistics. Midea Group Co., Ltd. has its headquarters in Foshan, Guangdong, China. The group says it operates across more than 200 countries and regions.